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MEd Jewish Studies (teaching degree at Gymnasium, supplementary subject) [2] at Heidelberg University

Heidelberg University, Germany

Programme overview

The course of studies of Jewish religious education, teaching degree, can also be chosen as a supplementary subject if the corresponding prerequisites are met. The supplementary subject with 120 credit points aims at the teaching degree for secondary levels I and II, while the supplementary subject with 90 credit points leads to a teaching degree for secondary level I. The course of studies introduces students to the areas of Jewish religion, history and culture from antiquity to present-day streams and living worlds, at the same time enabling them to expand on specialised issues with didactic and pedagogical skills in independent modules.

Faculty: Heidelberg Center for Jewish Studies  |  Department: Heidelberg Center for Jewish Studies  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time (part-time option available); German-taught  |  Intake: Winter and summer semester  |  Location: Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

What you will study

The modules are broken down as follows for the M.Ed. Jewish religious education, teaching degree as a supplementary subject with 120 CP: The modules are broken down as follows for the M.Ed.

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Entry requirements

Admission route: Procedure for Master of Education Extension Subjects. Language of instruction: German. Requires a completed relevant Bachelor degree (consecutive Master).

Intake: Winter and summer semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

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